At Meridian Photo, your privacy is a top priority. This Privacy Policy outlines how we collect, use, and protect your personal information. By using our services, you agree to the practices described here.
Information We Collect
We may collect the following types of personal information from you:
- Contact Information: Name, email address, phone number, mailing address.
- Payment Information: Credit card details or payment transaction data for purchases.
- Session Information: Details regarding your photography session, such as preferences and event dates.
- Website Interaction: Cookies and usage data collected via our website to enhance your browsing experience.
- Photos and Videos: Images or videos captured during your session.
How We Use Your Information
We use the personal information collected to:
- Provide and improve our photography services.
- Communicate with you about your session, inquiries, or orders.
- Process payments securely.
- Customize marketing communications and promotions (with your consent).
- Feature non-identifiable images on our website, social media, or promotional materials (with prior permission).
Sharing Your Information
We do not sell or share your personal information with third parties, except in the following cases:
- Service Providers: Trusted third parties who assist in providing our services (e.g., printing labs, payment processors).
- Legal Obligations: When required by law or to protect our legal rights.
Your Rights
You have the right to:
- Access the personal information we hold about you.
- Request corrections to your personal information.
- Request the deletion of your personal information (subject to legal and operational requirements).
To exercise these rights, please contact us at cory@meridian-photo.com
Data Protection
We implement strict security measures to protect your information, including:
- Secure storage of physical and digital data.
- Encryption for online transactions.
- Regular security audits of our systems.
Photography and Image Use
By participating in a photography session, you acknowledge that we may retain copies of your images for archival and operational purposes. We will only use your photos for marketing, portfolio, or promotional purposes with your written consent.
Cookies and Website Tracking
Our website may use cookies to collect non-personal data for analytics and performance optimization. You can control cookie settings through your browser preferences.
Changes to This Policy
We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. Changes will be effective upon posting to our website, with the updated date noted at the top.
